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February 2019

Music in Kilkenny

Butler Gallery

24th February

Sunday 24 March 4pm Parade Tower, Kilkenny Castle
Concert 3 Of A Special Concert Series To Celebrate 50 Years Of Kilkenny Castle In The Care Of The Office Of Public Works.

March 2019

St. Canice’s Cathedral Music & Legends – March 2019

St. Canice’s

8th - 30th March

St Canice’s Cathedral and Round Tower
The Round Tower is the oldest standing structure in Kilkenny City which can be climbed to experience fantastic views of the city. There are many events throughout March in St Canice’s Cathedral.

Kilkenny Tradfest 2019

County Wide

15th - 18th March

Kilkenny will resonate this March with a spectacular line up of talent performing during Kilkenny's Tradfest 2019. From Altan to the Kilfenora Ceili Band to Iarla O'Lionaird, this festival is a feast for traditional music lovers throughout the weekend of our national holiday when we celebrate our native language, sport and particularly our music. A truly great celebration!

Poulaphouca: New Paintings & Works on Paper

Butler Gallery

16th March - 12th May

Poulaphouca: New Paintings & Works on Paper, 16 March – 12 May 2019.
The Butler Gallery is delighted to present the first solo exhibition in Ireland by the Wicklow-based American artist Sam Reveles. This exhibition will include new paintings and drawings that are imbued with great intricacy and detail.

May 2019

Smithwick’s Kilkenny Roots Festival

City Centre

3rd - 6th May

Smithwick’s Kilkenny Roots Festival celebrates its twenty second year with an exciting line-up including Grammy winner Patty Griffin, legendary Mexican-American rock musician, songwriter and singer Alejandro Escovedo, Canadian roots rockers The Sadies, retro country soul band The Delines and bluesy guitarist/vocalist Joey Landreth

The Cat Laughs Comedy Festival

County Wide

30th May - 3rd June

Kilkenny Cat Laughs festival is Ireland’s annual craic pilgrimage and has been heralding the start of the summer season since 1995. This June Bank Holiday, the festival is celebrating its 25th anniversary! 30th May – 3rd June.
www.thecatlaughs.com

September 2019

Kilkenny Animated

City Centre

27th - 29th September

Kilkenny-based animation studio, Cartoon Saloon, hosted the first ever Kilkenny Animated Festival in 2018 and it was such an incredible success that Kilkenny Animated returns in September 2019!

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